Handlebar question
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Handlebar question
Since last year, I have been searching for "just the right" handlebars for my heritage softail, 05. Most dealers have a very limited selection to viewso I tried to order a set which I thought would work, based on measurements of my current bars compared to something new. Well, that didn't work. So, I thought the next best thing to do was sit on some bikes that have the bars I like and try them. The bars I really like are stock for a wide glide. I think they are called mini apes and they are bigger in diameter than my bars. I really like the way they feel and look. I hate heritage bars they way the ends seem to point up. Anyway, has anyone tried this combination? If you have, did you have to change cables or wiring? Thanks!
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The mini-apes on the new Softail Custom should work. I just put some on my wife's Duluxe. The 1-1/4 bars look good, but there is a downside, you will have to change out the handlebar risers as well $$. Also, your grip selection is a little more limited. Heated grips are hard to find (if you live where it's cold). Just some thoughts.
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I just installed Chubby wild 1 pull back drag bars on my 05 standard and I love them ...best mod I have done so far ....looks, comfort , fit, easy install,and internal wireing pre-drilledand if you need help as I did their techs are more than willing to talk you thru any problem you have like they did for me ....great guys and great bars
I highly recomend Chubbys ...you can get them a little cheaper thru cycle world or others but why not go thru the people that make themfor a few dollars more ...that way you get the tech help and the best service
just my 2 cents worth
not to mention that they have a very good selection of bars and I bet they have just what you are lookin for
Stevieray
I highly recomend Chubbys ...you can get them a little cheaper thru cycle world or others but why not go thru the people that make themfor a few dollars more ...that way you get the tech help and the best service
just my 2 cents worth
not to mention that they have a very good selection of bars and I bet they have just what you are lookin for
Stevieray
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RE: Handlebar question
I also put Wild1 Chubby bars on my Heritage, part #10106. Had braided cables put on too, and ran wiring through the bars. Cost something like $450 for the parts and $550 labor. Not cheap, but then what is on a Harley?
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